Port of Puerto Bolívar

COPBO🇨🇴Colombia

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About Port of Puerto Bolívar

Also known as: Puerto Bolivar

This is Colombia's largest port, situated on Bahia Portete in the La Guajira Department. It serves as a key export point for coal.

Background
Puerto Bolívar is a maritime port in the municipality of Uribia in the Guajira department of Colombia. It is the largest Colombian port. The port is located in the south head of Bahia Portete, an area of permanent winds and low rainfall, 75 km (47 mi) north of the city of Uribia and 166 km (103 mi) of Riohacha.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
4m

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References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11525608 →
Wikidata
Q6091976 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
COPBO
Country
🇨🇴Colombia
Time Zone
UTC-5
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
CO-LAG
Area
North Coast South America
Latitude
12.2547°
Longitude
-71.9600°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Puerto Bolívar?

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The approach to Puerto Bolívar is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Cabo de la Vela Lighthouse at 13.1 NM to the WSW. Other aids include Punta Gallinas (21 NM NE), Chimaré (30.5 NM ENE), Puerto Estrella (38.5 NM E), Puerto Manaure (39.8 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Puerto Bolívar on?

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The Port of Puerto Bolívar is situated on the Caribbean Sea in CO. The area falls within the tropical climate zone with warm waters and seasonal monsoons, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Puerto Bolívar?

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You can track vessels near Puerto Bolívar (COPBO) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Puerto Bolívar?

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The Port of Puerto Bolívar is a port in CO. Its UN/LOCODE is COPBO — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE COPBO mean?

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The first two characters, CO, are the ISO country code for CO. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Puerto Bolívar?

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The Port of Puerto Bolívar operates in the UTC-5 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.